INGREDIENTS:
For the Cake:
- 1 & 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 & 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 pcs egg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested with 1/2 cup hot water
For the Dulce de Leche:
- 1 cup condensed milk
- 2 cups evaporated milk
- 2 pcs egg yolk
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated or crushed nuts (optional topping)
HOW TO MAKE:
For the Cake:
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Add- in the milk, egg, oil, lemon juice and vanilla extract.
- Mix until all ingredients are well blended.
- Pour batter in an 8 inch springform pan.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350 F or 175 C for 30 minutes. Cake is done when it springs back to the touch.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool.
For the Dulce De Leche:
- In a saucepan, combine the condensed milk, evaporated milk, egg yolk, and cornstarch.
- Mix until the egg and cornstarch are well blended.
- Cook over medium heat, while stirring consistently, until mixture becomes thick for around 20 to 30 minutes.
- Remove from heat then stir in vanilla and butter.
- Let it cool before frosting the cake.
- Top with grated cheese or nuts (optional).
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